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M8 REM

2006 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,704 mi
Last recorded96,704 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 REM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 96,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 96,704 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 94,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 93,171 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,153 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 93,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 92,121 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 91,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,478 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 85,734 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 81,110 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 81,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Pass 2 Feb 2016 76,390 miles

Offside Front lower arm rear bush starting to break up

Pass 5 Feb 2015 71,096 miles

PERISHING TO BOTH REAR TYRES

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 2 Feb 2015 71,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS HAVE POOR COLOUR

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

N/S FRONT WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT AT END

PERISHING TO BOTH REAR TYRES

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,024 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 61,387 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 54,768 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 54,768 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 45,269 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 36,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,324 miles

chips in windscreen

tear showing in n/s/r tyre sidewall no cord showing

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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M8 REM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,883 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M8 REM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M8 REM registered?

M8 REM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is M8 REM safe to buy?

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